Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios, who began his career with Montreal in 1983-84, also took part in the ceremony along with Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau.

Datsyuk intercepted Montreal forward Steve Begin's pass in the Canadiens' zone to set-up the game's first goal. The Russian center moved to the slot before putting a shot past Price at 16:40.

Higgins tied it 4:15 into the second when he put a backhand over Hasek.

Datsyuk took advantage of a turnover by defenseman Andrei Markov in the neutral zone and beat Price with a wrist shot inside the left post at 11:08 to restore Detroit's lead.

Kronwall made it 3-1 at 13:45 with a slap shot past Price from the point.

Zetterberg increased the lead to three with his 18th goal on a power play 13:50 into the third period, shortly after Canadiens right wing Mathieu Dandenault jumped Detroit's Mikael Samuelsson from behind as he interrupted a skirmish involving Montreal captain Saku Koivu at 13:25.

Dandenault was given a charging penalty and a game misconduct for being the third player involved in a fight.

Game Notes: Chelios was given a standing ovation when he was announced as the third star following the game. He and Carbonneau were Canadiens co-captains during the 1989-90 season after current Montreal general manager Bob Gainey retired. ... With goalie Cristobal Huet sidelined by a groin injury, Jaroslav Halak, who was recalled from Hamilton of the AHL on Monday, dressed for the first time this season as Price's backup. ... Price stickhandled the puck alone in his zone in the aftermath of the third-period scrum, shooting the puck into his net at one point.